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Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
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Audrain ranks with the best
counties in the State for educational
facilities and progressive, wlde-awake
teachers. 1t has won an enviable
reputation by the earnest and per-
sistent efforts of our best teachers.
Some Of these drop out of the pro-
fession each year and others must
take their places and be willing to
push forward the educational work,
else it will retrograde. Then as
members of a great brotherhood, en-
gagged in a uoble calling, certain du-
ties rest upon each n of us
duties that no live teacher can afford
to ignore. 1t is the imperative duty
of each teacher to help to keep Au-
drain county in the front line of
progress in all that pertains to the
enlightenment of her people and the
upbuilding of her educational instl-
tutions. Let there be no shirks or
sluggards in this matter. Help III to
sustain the Normal Institute and
make it better this year than ever
before-that you may go to your
fields of labor better equipped to &C
complish much and lasting good.
Come to the Institute; there is room
and a demand for you. Feel that it
is your Institute, and if you are striv.
ing to become a better teacher you
will ae able to present to your pupils
during the next term this latest and
best methods Of the best teachers.
B.. W. ToRREYsoN, Chairman
ELIZABETH TALBOT,
j. N. Cross, Elk. Com.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
A Mexico Boy.

From the Garden City sentinel.
Charlie O.. Harding, for some time
past the contest clerk in the land Of
fee here. will close his labors for
Uncle Sam to-day, having formed a
copartnership with 81. r. Banding,
successor to Bennett & Smith, and
the firm will do business under the
name of Banding & Harding, land
attorneys. Charlie has had q thor
ough drill in land office and contest
work which particularly qualities him
to do business there and We wish
him the success which he will no
doubt meet and achieve.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Bro. NJ. A. Corner, having re-
moved to Washington Territory, and
sent in his resignation as President
of the Audrain County SundaySchool
Association, We do hereby appoint to
that position, Rev. j. W. Higbee. OF
Mexico. j. N. Cross, Ch'm'n.
j. F. SWANSON,
r. S. PEARSON,
Ex-Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
Mexic0's U0sDitaIIty.

From the Aurora Springs Messenger,
The ex-Confederate reunion will be
held at Mexico in September next.
Ten thousand exlConfederates are
expected to attend. Gems. Beaure-
gard and Fitz Hugh Lee have ae-
cepted invitations to be present and
address the people. Mexico is a love
~, growing city of 5000 enterprising
citizens, has excellent railroad faciii.
ties, good hotel accommodations, and
as hospltable people as can be found
on the continent. A royal round of
pleasure is in store for all who at
tend the reunion,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
Advertising In the Bible.

The board of trade of an e~ntcrpris-
ing Dakota town recently bought
5000 copies Of the bible, printed a
map Of the city on the fly-leaf, ran a
description of the county in red ink
around the margin of the book of
Genesis, Inducements to capitalists
in green around the Psalms, and
cards Of each book all though the New
Testament, and have sent the vol
umes east as boom literature .-Dako-
IA Rel
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
MONEY!! MONEY!
$500, $500, $1,000, $1,000

Good farm loans o now be placed
for three or five years time at fair
rates in Audrain, Boone, Galloway,
Randolph, Monroe, Rails and Pike
counties. Apply TO
j. p. CLARK, Metico, NO.,
Agent for eastern capital and old
est real estate and loan agent in Cen
trail Missouri 45-4
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
TO THE FARMERs.

We wish to insure your property
against Gre and lightning in as good
companies as are in the world, at the
following rates:
Fifty cents per 500 for one year.
SLIGO per 500 for three years.
$3.50 per 500 for five years.
Don't pay Is to 80 per cent higher
than above rates and give your note
for the premium, which soon fails into
hands of attorneys and banks for
collection. KneoRE e. HOWELL,
Insurance Agents, Mexico, Mo.
Over Savings Bank. 33tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
G.. W B. n.

The Mexico Auxiliary @. w. B. N.
will meet in the basement OF the
Christian Church at 4 O'Clock p. %.
tomorrow, Thursday, July Th. A
specially interesting programme on
ssOur Home Missions" has been pre-
pared. All the ladies Of the congre-
CATION are cordially invited to be
present.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
PERSONAL

Joel Guthrie is in Troy, Mo.
B. F. Dobyns is in st. Louis.
Mrs. DR.. w. L. Reed is visiting in the
East.
A. L. Frost leaves for Kansas City to-
night.
Maj. Fl. A. Ricketts, is home from St.
Louis.
Urban Weimer spent the 4th in st.
Louis.
Butler LaForce, of Kansas City, is in
Mexico.
Mrs. R. NJ. Robinson is back from Kan
sas City.
Miss Maude Hayes is visiting Miss Min
ME French.
Win Smith is spending a few days in
the country.
JIM. Pollard and wife are home from
Shelbyville, Ill.
Logan Smothers spent the Fourth al
his home in Mexico.
L. E. Cunningham, of Greenfield, III.
is visiting Joe Weimer.
B. F. Dobyns and C. R. Gibbs ar,
home from st. Louis.
Judge G. B. Macfarlane and wife leav,
to-day for Sweet Springs to be absent TO
several days.
Misses Mary Stone and Ida Turner, o
Wellsville, are visiting their aunt, Mrs
A. Campbell, and other relatives In the
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Runkle and Mis-
Jennie Worrell returned last night from
afew days visit to the family of Hon. H
G. Duffy, of Louisiana.
Miss Mollie Dobyns, who has charge o
a fine music class in Lexington College
Lexington, Mo, is visiting Miss Pear
Tucker, at her residence, 505 East Prone
made street,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
Typhoid, Scarlet and Yellow Fevers,
Measles, Diphiheria, smallpox,
EhOIera. &c.

Darbys Prophylactic Fluid will de-
stroy the infection of all fevers and
all contagious and infectious diseases.
VIII keep the atmosphere of any sick
room pure and wholesome, absorbing
and destroying unhealthy efiuvia
and contagion resulting therefrom.
Will neutralize any bad smell what
ever, not by Disgusting it, but by de-
stroying it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
Fair Booths to Rent.

The booths under the Amphithea-
tire Of the Audrain county A. & NJ.
Association at Mexico, NO., win be
rented to the highest bidder Thurs
day, July IA, 'S7, at 3 p. M, for
the coming meeting commencing
August 9 and continuing 1--WE days.
One-hah required in cash.
ID ]. a. GLKxDox, Secy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
Land Sales.

Jno w Ca,,;sr;e "a w Naw-
man. lots "A AZ and az Rarnes
addition tn Mexico. 5oo M
n yohnso, 70 Simon IT pr.nN
stetter. lot asYiao feet in Van
dalia. go 90
r TT Johnson tn Read e Caons
lot esvIoo feat Mt lota , and
hlocI ~ n aoo m
~ 1.ovsweTI hu attornevs ~ y w
y ~ Kennen lots > . 800
NOD q or;n;naI IaJdon;a oooo IN
D a Hs,en r. n a Tnraaaii A'o w
en- ecraS north ~ n m
Z. Il. LoseWeil, oy sttorney' to
Of ''NS eooo oo
n Wilson to poi,oct e Hit
lot 4 blacT IA Tadd,s add,n
e no, ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
Ladies, buy the Eagle Steam,

Ladies', buy the Eagle Steam
Washer; it is the best, cheapest,
lightest and most duratie and per-
feet washing machine ever made.
No iron 70 brake, no wood to leak,
We don't make agents my for terri
tory, but give them all the territory
they want and sell them washers low
or than they q buy many worthless
washers at. Beware Of Ieddlers sell
ing inferior washers and representing
them as improvements over the Eagle.
Retail price 5000. Write to @. j..
Ferris for an agency.
Champion and Osborne Machines.
Extras and repairs aiwayB on hand.
3-1yr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Monte Cristo, q valuable three
year old draft stallion belonging to
Ed. W. Clark, died yesterday after
noon Of Inflammation of the bowels.
The horse was q fine one and was
worth $1,000.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

James Garrett has opened a gen
eral hardware store on the west side.
He has a full and complete stock of
everything in his line and is selling
at bed rock prices. 5-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

No better hotel can be found in
the State of Missouri than the Globe,
of Centralia. The genial host and
charming hostess, Clay Threlkeld and
wife, are evidently engaged IN the
work they were intended for, as every
one who has been fortunate to eat
q meal or spend a night within the
walls Of this splendid hostelry will
testify. On the Fourth, hundreds of
strangers were cared for by Mr.. and
Mrs. Threlkeld and the accommo-
dating clerk, George Crowson, and
not one left but who thought he had
spent the Nations birthday in the
most enjoyable name possible. A
LEDGER representative returns thanks
for favors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

/ keep more furniture and better
furniture than all the FIVE stores In
Audrain county and will give you
goods for less money. Call and see.
div &ds j. NJ. MESEFEE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
An Audrain Boy.
From Boone County Sentinel.

fAVhi pSohS SoNStN htihN
Music again gave the audience a
breathing spell and permitted them
to cheer, applaud and chat to their
hearts content, after which L. r.
Wiley posed before the vast assem-
bly, in a most becoming manner,
which perhaps indicated careful
training and studied nien. Gestures,
of which we have said nothing as yet,
seemed natural with him and they
came as his thoughts flowed in words
and with such unanimity that he
might have been mistaken for an
~Ingersoll, 3 Talmage or a MIlin. His
sentences were as s'apples of silver
in plates of gold;" his language
terse, chaste and chosen with q fit.
ness equalled by no other orator Of
the evening. His subject-The Prob:
lem of our Great Cities-is the one
now most concerning many of ouI
people and which demands the atten.
ton of all liberty loving Americans
We hope to give his Grafton in full
in some future issue.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Drunkenness, or Liquor Habit. can be
Cured by Administering DIR Haines'-
Golden Specific.
1t can be gwen in a cup Of coffee
or tea without the knowledge of the
person taking it, ~effecting a speedy
and permanent cure, whether the
patient is a moderate drinker or an
alcoholic wreck. Thousands of
drunkards have been made temperate
men who have taken the Golden
Specific in their coffee without their
knowledge, and to-day believe they
quit drinking Of their own free will.
No harmful effects result from its
administration. Cures guaranteed.
Send for circular and full particulars.
Address in confidence Golden Specific
Co., 1876 Race Street, Cincinnati,
Ohio. 32-ly
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Ned Buckner has served his con-
neetion with the Ringo House and
will 60 to Brownsville. He is a
clever gentlemen and has a host OF
friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

The dedication of the Montgomery
Catholic Church took place Sunday.
The church was dedicated by Rev.
Brady. The attendance was very
large despite the heavy rains.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Copies of statements and testimony
on railroad management taken before
the committee en- railroads can be
had at this office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

James Garrett has the best binder
and mower made for sale and asks
the public to call and examine. Don't
buy till you get his prices. 5-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

The Salamander Fire Brick and
Stove-lining Company opened its
works on West jackson street yes
terday. Though all the machinery
has not been placed in position, it
was found necessary to open at once,
as the firm is already six months be-
hind with orders. AS soon as the es-
adjustment is complete and clay from
the Mexico beds used, which will be
in a short time. work will be con-
tinued night ard day. Nothing but
stove-linings and odd friedrich will be
made at the factory at present. Sup
eriDtendent Stuewe has charge OF
tile works.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
Caring for the Girls.

The Senate has confirmed the gov
ernment's nominees for trustees of
the State Industrial Home for girls,
thgt is to be erected at Chillicothe.
The trustees are Mrs. Julia o. Vim
cent, ST.. Louis; John T. Daniel,
Maryville Mrs. Isabelle r. Slack,
C~hillicothe; Thomas B. Yates, Gal
latin VIM. McDrath, Chillicothe;
John II. Shanklin, Trenton.-St.
Louis Chronicle.
Miss Vincent referred to above is a
sister of IN. and VS.. Hathawav, this
county, and to her efforts is due the
establishment of such a school in
Missouri. She a very properly
made chairman of the board.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

q. Kahrioh d Co. are selling the
cheapest dry goods and notions that
ever was sold in Mexico. Call and
be convinced. H-at d CIV
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Following are the names Of the
newly elected Board Of Directors OF
the Savings bank: Judge Stuart,
Judge Rose, W. H. French, Lewis
Hord, j.. M. Marmaduke, Thomas
Harrison. w. J. Bolts and B. r.. eau
thorn. Judge Stuart was reelected
president j. III. Marmaduke, cashier;
L. M. Lock, assistant cashier.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
At the Derrick.

A great deal of the troublesome
casing at the gas well was removed
yesterday and last night, and the re-
mainder of it, about 100 feet, will
likely he gotten out this evening.
The men are working at a disadvan-
tage, as II of their number, Mr..
Morgan, is very sick at his hotel.
Everything is working smoothly now,
and a drill will be putin again soon.
One of the joints of casing removed
was split from to bottom and almost
worn in two by the action of the
swedge, or reamer, which was being
used TO straighten the hole.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

The Salamander Fire Brick and
Stove-lining factory is one of Mexi-
cos largest manufacturing establish
ments,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
Strayed.

One COW about Z years old strayed
from nay place Monday; Jersey, dark
mouse color with spots, horns stand
out, bald face, under bit in one ear.
Any information will be literally re-
warded, a. III. HARRISON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

The Harvesters will give one of
their delightful entertainments at the
residence of r. r. Arnold, on East
Jackson Street, Thursday evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

The contract for the excavation of
the basement under the new Ferris
block has been let, and work will be-
gin at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
Wanted-A Trade.

Will trade 8 very desirable lot in
Bassford's addition for a horse. APP.
ply to III. G. Shepherd, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
Money to Loan

rAKENAN 4 BARNES, financial cor
1nandsnts of Eastern capitalists, have
'nimitad capital TO loan for 5 To ! years
ELL ~ q low rate of interest ON farms In
anSrsin and neighboring counties. Priv
i1aSa of paving part or all of loan before
aue, We also loan home money on very
reasonable terms. If you desire a loan
cali on us and we will give you terms that
defy competition.
I,AKENAN & r
Real Estate, Loan and Insurance Agents,
MEXICO, MO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

j. G. Trimble and j. Y. Williams
were at the Farber picnic Saturday,
and delivered addresses.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

An A. H. T. A. Lodge was organ
lied at Dooly school house Saturday
night by DIR. McWilliams.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

At the B. & L. meeting Monday
5000 was loaned to James Bunton at
s5S and $1,000 to Clay Shepherd at
Sal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

B. r. Cauthorn is able to be on
tine streets again after a severe attack
Of rheumatism,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

b. F. Dobyns has bought Billie
Coons' flyer for $685.. Ben won't
take any body's dust now.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

The market is flooded with peaches,
many of them of Missouri growth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Miss Ida Doss, of Ash Grove, Mo-,
we'll known here, is very sick, not ex-
pected to live.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Farmers report prospects brighter
than ever for excellent crops.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

More stalls have been erected at
the Fair Grounds, and they will all
be filled Fair week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

The al" part of the jail is for
rent. There is not a prisoner in the
building.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Closing out sale of the largest &C.
lection Of hats and honnets in the
city at Mrs. Hardings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

1t is now two months since there
has been a fire in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Dry Goods for a song, at J.. H.
Shoots, No. is, West Side. Iow4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Don't buy any ~implehssnts till yen
have called at james CARROTS on tho
west side. lie has the best binders
and mowers EVER shipped TO Mexico,
Get his prices. 5-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
For Sale or Trade,

A good Moving Machine and Re.
volving Hay Rake cheap. Call on
e. W. Clark. 10, ct.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

J. M. Menefee is overstocked with
furniture and will make You the
lowest prices. div.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
MANUFACTURES Mutual Fire Insur-

J. II. Shoots has the best Ave cent
cigar in town. w9-d-4t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

100000 late cabbage finest sorts.
Cheaper than ever ofimed IL this
market. Now ready 81 ntY Nee.
VIII LUEs1pa1.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Montgomery county is going to
petition for a vote on local option
this fall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Choir practice at the Episcopal
church Thursday evening at z
O'Clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

The interior of Famous is being
thoroughly renovated, repapered, etc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Miss Blsyiock will positively give
her entertainment on July 14th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

DIR. NJ. E. Crawford, of Worcester,
is very i'll of pneumonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

VIM. Reid, of Slater, brother-ln-
law of B. B. Runkle, of this city,
has a curiosity in the way of q COW,
which has just given birth to three
calves. The little fellows are all
perfect in form, of good 81 re and are
doing well.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

All OF Mexico's manufacturing con-
Germs are in a hOurishing condition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Theodore, q 12~-year-old son of j.
W. Williams, north Of Mexico, mar
rowly escaped death in a u away
Monday. He was driving a rake
when the horses frightened, throwing
the boy to the ground, bruising him
badly, though it is thought not seri-
ously,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Assessor Mclean is at work on
Prairie township.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

The first ground for the Ferris
block was broken this afternoon. A
number of teams and a large force
Of men r of work, and the ground
will be ready for the brick in a few
DAVIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Emporia, Kansas, is boring for
natural gas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

ALI those who Z IN favor Of fac
tories shoald show their faith by
their works and call on the commit
Tee on tobacco factory.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Macon City will vote for water
works on July 18th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Z. Bennett and Richard Philips
have been granted pensions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
The Day Elsewhere.
AT wELLsvILLE.

w ASALS AALL
A base ball game and picnic was
given at Wellsville, and everything
passed off nicely. A great many
Mexico people spent the day there.
AT LADDoNIA.
The Laddonia celebration was a
daisy, as the people of that place
know how to arrange for the Fourth.
The attendance was large, and every
body enjoyed themselves. Judge
Forrlst, of this city, and Hon. j. Q.
Allison of Rails county, made rous-
ing speeches.
oENTRALIA's CELEBRATION.
The Centralia folks came to the
front rapidly with their Fourth, big
delegations from Columbia, Sturgeon,
Mexico and other towns being in at
tendance. Happy speeches were
made by prominent men, and the
celebration was a grand success in
every particular.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Farmers are selling new wheat at
65 cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
The Windsor Folding Bed.

The ladies of Audrain and sur
rounding counties are cordially in
vited to call and inspect this justly
celebrated upright folding bed which
has no equal for easy working and
elegance, at exceedingly low prices.
The Windsor is the best folding bed
made. j. M. MENEFEE.
div: Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Mexico furnished q number of
speech-makers for Fourth of July
celebrations among whom were VS..
Mosby at WeIlsyille and Martins
burg; J.. V. Williams at Centralia
and Farber;.J. G.. Trimble at Farber,
and Judge Forrist at Laddonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

The trustees of the Methodist
Episcopal church. of Vandalia, let
the contract for their new church on
July LIST to Messrs. Corvette & Bal
ley, OF Louisiana, Mo. The church
Is according to prices and best plans,
and Is to be anishedin first class style.
It viii be large, having a nice chapel
besides the audience room.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Thos Hanley, south of Mexico, is
. sick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Mrs. w. F. Reed is very sick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Mrs. f. H.. Mitchell Is sick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
Funeral of 4. A. Talmage.

Superintendent Magee, of the Wa
bash Western. in telegram address
ed to all the employees and officers OF
the road, invited them to go to st.
Louis ON a special train, which left
Moberly at 3 a. N. Saturday-the
party to meet at the Equitable Build.
ing, corner 9th and Locust streets,
st. Louis, and in a body attended the
funeral Of the late a. A. Talmage,
General Manager Of the Wabash
Western, which was held in st.
Louis at 10 o'clock a. m. Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Mrs. Chas. Leeper Is sick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Mrs. Gooch is very sick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

Mrs. Blrt Ringo is very sick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07
AT CITY.

The big Fourth of July picnic on
the Fair Grounds to-day was follow
ed by ho~rse-racing and gun-club
shooting in the afternoon. The half
mile race was won by Lewis Keno,
with DR.. Howard's Gypsy second.
Whites Balmoral won the three
quarters of a mile race over Berry's
Gray Bird. The trotting race, half
mile heats, two in three, was won by
Pegram's Crowder, KelIy's Aaron
Pennington winning the second heat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

anoe Company. T. Y. GENTRY,
12-It 275-It Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-07-07

J. A. Potts is better.